From her extraordinary journey to her groundbreaking achievements, we delve into the inspiring life of Wangari Maathai. As the first woman in East Africa to earn a doctorate, and first african woman to receive the nobel peace price, she defied societal norms. Wangari passionately fought for human rights and environmental conservation, leaving a lasting impact on Kenya and the world.

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Recipe: 

500 ml water

2 tbsp Kenyan black tea

5 cm fresh ginger, grated

1 cinnamon stick

6 cardamom pods, crushed

4 cloves, crushed

2 tbsp sugar

a good dash of milk

Bring water to the boil, steep tea and spices for 5 minutes, add milk and strain.